Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
1036. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date and costs of the partial construction of unfinished motorways (details supplied); if the proposed motorway service stations at these locations are due to go ahead; the date on which they will open; the cost-benefit analysis carried out; his views on their appropriateness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46437/17]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
